Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Dec 04, 2012 11:03 am Hello, I just bought my first place, and I'm already remodeling.... I've added a couple of linen closets and now it's time for the shelves. Will 1x2" cleats be enough for 3.5' x 16" deep pine board shelves? Or should I use 2"x2" to hold the shelves? Thanks, Jami I'm in Oregon Basically. If the shelves are fixed then they will be screwed in just the same as the rest of the carcass. To re move the screws you need to remove that section of… 3 5200 thank you! do we need to get this or our builder before we commence new build on the block? 2 10410 You can really use anything you want the main consideration would be how it looks once painted/finished - or the look you want. Cabinetmakers use MDF because its cheap… 2 9957 |